Bobrisky Found Guilty of Naira Mutilation, Sentencing Postponed

In a dramatic turn of events, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was found guilty on Friday by a Federal High Court in Lagos of mutilating Naira notes, following a prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The trial, presided over by Justice Abimbola Awogboro, saw Bobrisky entering a guilty plea to the charge brought against him by the EFCC. He was subsequently found guilty by the court, which ordered his remand in the custody of the EFCC. Sentencing has been postponed until April 9.

Initially facing a six-count charge, the court struck out counts five and six upon the defendant’s plea, leaving counts one through four, which pertained to the suspected tampering with Naira notes.

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During the proceedings, the EFCC prosecutor, Mr. Suleiman Suleiman, disclosed that the defendant had consented to entering a guilty plea after negotiations. The prosecution presented evidence, including videos showing Bobrisky destroying Naira notes, downloaded and duplicated onto a Compact Disc (CD).

According to EFCC witness Mr. Bolaji Temitope, Bobrisky acknowledged his actions in the videos, which depicted him spraying money at various events. The defendant, through his defense attorney, Ayo Olumofin, pleaded for leniency, expressing remorse and ignorance of the law.

In his allocutus, Bobrisky appealed for a second chance to educate his followers about the legal implications of Naira spraying. He pledged to use his social media platform to raise awareness and apologized for his actions.

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The defense urged the court to consider a non-custodial sentence for the defendant.

Following deliberations, the magistrate postponed sentencing until April 9 and ordered Bobrisky’s remand. The case has attracted widespread attention, highlighting the legal and ethical implications of social media influence and financial responsibility.